Comparing the BMW M5 and the Tata Harrier side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW M5 is available at ₹18,999,000, while the Tata Harrier is priced at ₹1,289,000. On the engine front, the BMW M5 comes with a 4395 cc unit compared to the Tata Harrier's 1498 cc, producing 727 bhp (combined system output) and 170 PS @ 5000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 10.5 kmpl (approx) for the BMW M5 versus 16.80 kmpl for the Tata Harrier. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | 18.6 kWh PHEV Battery | 12V High-Capacity Lead-Acid Battery |
| Displacement | 4395 cc | 1498 cc |
| Drive Type | M xDrive AWD | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 4.4L S63 V8 TwinPower Turbo + PHEV Electric Motor | 1.5L Hyperion Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 Litres | 50 l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol + PHEV | Diesel / Petrol |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed M Steptronic | 6-Speed Manual/Automatic |
| Mileage | 10.5 kmpl (approx) | 16.80 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 8 | 4 |
| Power | 727 bhp (combined system output) | 170 PS @ 5000 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 1000 Nm (combined) | 280 Nm @ 1750–3000 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (8-Speed M Steptronic DCT) | Manual / Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 18.6 kWh (PHEV) | — |
| Charging Time | AC: ~3.5 hours (3.7 kW) | — |
| Range | 67 km EV range | — |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 500 Litres | 445 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3050 kg | 2075 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 128 mm | 205 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2440 kg | 1655 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1464 mm | 4605 x 1922 x 1718 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2741mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (M Integral Active Steering) | Electric Power Steering with Tilt and Telescopic adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with voice command integration |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Curved Display (M-specific) | 26.03 cm (10.24-inch) High-Definition Fully Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Driving Assistant Pro + Active Lane Change | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - M Carbon Bucket Seats with Heating | 6-Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 36.9 cm Cinematic Infotainment Screen by Harman™ powered by Samsung Neo QLED |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access | — |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | All 4 power windows with one-touch auto up/down functionality on the driver's layout |
| Push Start | Yes | Proximity Smart Key with Engine Start/Stop push-button logic |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Pillar-mounted or console-mounted dedicated rear ventilation ports |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Central rear armrest carrying dual integrated cup holder mounts |
| Seat Upholstery | M Full Merino Leather / Alcantara | Premium perforated dual-tone or monochromatic leatherette upholstery layouts |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker | 10-Speaker Premium JBL Audiophile Array |
| Sunroof | Glass Sunroof | Voice-assisted Panoramic Sunroof with integrated ambient mood light borders |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Multiple high-output ports (including front 45W fast-charging Type-C outputs) along with rear Type-A and Type-C sockets |
| Voice Command | Yes | Multi-lingual smart voice assistant interpreting direct controls for climate, sunroof, and media operations |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Cooled smartphone wireless fast-charging pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes - M-specific wide body | Integrated rugged bumpers accented by deep wheel-arch lower body cladding |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | End-to-end connected front LED Daytime Running Lights with integrated sequential turning signals |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | LED Front Fog Lamps with automatic cornering illumination logic |
| Headlight | BMW Adaptive LED Laserlight | Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamps with sequential welcome/goodbye animation signatures |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Electrically adjustable, auto-folding side mirrors with sleek LED indicators and puddle projection lamps |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only | Standard rear windscreen wiper, integrated washer jet, and defogger lines |
| Roof Rails | — | Sporty, aerodynamic integrated roof strips |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Full-width Connected LED Tail Lamps with dynamic animation tracking |
| Tyre Size | 275/35 R20 (front) / 285/35 R20 (rear) | 235/65 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 20-inch M Compound Star Alloy Wheels | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes - M ABS + Track mode | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes - M Carbon Ceramic Brakes optional | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - M DSC with MDM + xDrive | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Outboard rear seat anchors standard |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | 360-Degree High-Definition Surround View Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Front and rear parking radar sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | High-line individual real-time Tyre Pressure Monitoring System active display |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Storm BayBlack SapphireMarina Bay BlueSophisto GreyAlpine WhiteM Carbon BlackM Isle of Man Green | Pure GreyDaytona GreyFearless RedPristine WhiteSeaweed GreenSunlit Yellow#DARKRed #DARKNitro Crimson |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.8 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
